'EVE Online' introduces bulk subscriptions

EVE Online developer CCP Games has introduced bulk subscription options to the MMO.

The studio is offering users 13 months of play for $199.99 (£123) between now and September 16, according to an announcement on its official website.

EVE players were previously charged on a monthly basis, and required to purchase PLEX (Pilot License Extension). PLEX also serves as an in-game currency, and may be legally purchased from other players or traded for items.

"From now until September 16th, players can take advantage of a first time ever discount on bulk orders of PLEX. Pick up a pack of 13 PLEX for only 199.99. Play the market, pad your wallet, build your empire," read a CCP statement.

EVE went live in Europe and the US in 2003. It was originally published by Simon & Schuster Interactive before CCP bought back the rights. The game has been distributed through Steam since 2008, and available in boxed form via Atari since 2009.